Plus Size Shower Chair - dual-purpose heavy-duty shower support with removable backrest.
- 285kg SWL Bariatric Capacity with Heavy-Gauge Steel Frame - the Plus Size Shower Chair supports up to 285kg (45 stone), substantially higher than standard shower chairs, using a heavy-gauge steel tube frame that provides the structural rigidity required to carry this load safely without frame flex or joint stress that would compromise the chair's stability during transfers and the showering session; heavy-gauge steel also resists the deformation that can occur in lower-gauge steel at high loads when the chair is repeatedly subjected to near-maximum loads over its service life.
- Perforated Seat for Effective Water Drainage - the shower chair seat is perforated with drainage holes distributed across the seating surface; these holes allow shower water and cleaning products to drain from the seat surface during the shower session rather than pooling on the seat, which would cause the resident's skin to sit in accumulated water for the duration of the session; pooled water on a shower seat contributes to skin maceration at the seated contact zones, which increases pressure injury risk at the ischials and sacrum; the perforated seat also clears more quickly between uses, reducing the cleaning time needed between resident sessions.
- Height Adjustable 483 to 635mm for User and Carer Ergonomics - the 152mm height adjustment range (483-635mm) accommodates the ergonomic requirements of different resident heights and different carer working heights; a lower setting (483mm) suits shorter residents or residents with shorter lower limbs where ground contact is needed at a lower seat height; a higher setting (635mm) suits taller residents and provides a carer with a more comfortable working height for delivery of shower care at the seated level; the integral handles on the seat sides provide the resident with a grip surface for rising from the seat.
- Removable Backrest - 2-in-1 Chair and Stool - NCL-HMC113.02 - the heat-sealed upholstered backrest is removable, converting the chair into a bariatric shower stool when back support is not required or when carer access to the resident's back is needed without removing the resident from the seat; seat dimensions 615 x 440mm; maximum user weight 285kg (45 stone); product code NCL-HMC113.02.
Plus Size Shower Chair - 285kg SWL - Heavy-Gauge Steel - Perforated Seat - Height Adjustable - 2-in-1
The Plus Size Shower Chair provides bariatric shower seating for up to 285kg using a heavy-gauge steel frame, a perforated drainage seat, a 483-635mm height adjustment range, and a removable heat-sealed upholstered backrest that converts the chair to a bariatric shower stool. Integral handles for rising support. Seat: 615 x 440mm. NCL-HMC113.02.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum User Weight | 285kg (45 stone) |
| Seat Dimensions | 615mm (L) x 440mm (W) |
| Height Range | 483 - 635mm |
| Frame | Heavy-gauge steel |
| Seat | Perforated - drainage holes distributed across surface |
| Backrest | Heat-sealed upholstered - removable (converts to shower stool) |
| Handles | Integral - at seat sides |
| Reference | NCL-HMC113.02 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Plus Size Shower Chair is a medical device. The 285kg SWL must be confirmed against the resident's weight before prescription. Height must be set by the occupational therapist and documented in the care plan. Where the backrest is removed to use the chair as a stool, the resident must be assessed as not requiring back support for the duration of the session; using the stool configuration for a resident with trunk instability risks a backward fall. Perforated seat drainage must be confirmed unobstructed at each cleaning inspection; blocked drainage holes must be cleared before the chair is returned to service. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires training records and equipment weight limit documentation for each resident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a 285kg bariatric shower chair clinically different from a standard shower chair used with a heavier resident?
A standard shower chair has a frame cross-section, joint specification, and seat surface area designed for users within its rated maximum weight, typically 130-200kg for standard models; using a standard chair with a bariatric resident (above its rated SWL) creates structural risks that manifest gradually rather than as a single sudden failure. Frame joints subject to repeated near-maximum loading deform over time at a rate determined by the difference between the applied load and the rated load; a standard chair at 110% of its rated load may show no immediate failure but will deform at joints and frame tubes over weeks or months of use, progressively reducing its structural integrity until a sudden failure occurs. The seat surface area on a standard chair (typically 380-440mm wide) may also be insufficient for a bariatric resident's body width, causing the resident to sit on a seat that does not fully support their seated width - concentrating the load at the seat edges rather than distributing it across the full seat surface. The Plus Size chair's 440mm seat width and 285kg rated capacity are both sized for bariatric users, providing both the structural integrity and the seating geometry for safe, comfortable bariatric shower seating throughout its rated service life.
How do the integral handles work and when should a resident use them?
The integral handles are fixed grip surfaces built into the sides of the shower chair seat, positioned so that a seated resident can reach them by placing their hands at the sides of the seat at approximately hip height; the handles provide a stable push surface for the resident to use during the rising movement, where pushing down on the handles assists the quadriceps in generating the force to move the body's centre of gravity forward and upward from the seated position. The handles are most useful for residents with reduced lower limb strength who cannot generate sufficient force from the legs alone to rise to standing and require upper limb assistance to supplement the leg drive; the handles are gripped at the initiation of the rising movement and the resident pushes downward as they lean forward and extend their legs. The handles are less useful (or potentially harmful) for residents with significantly reduced upper limb strength or pain in the shoulder or elbow joints, where pushing on the handles may generate pain rather than additional rising force; for these residents, the occupational therapist should assess whether alternative rising aids (armrests at a higher position, a separate grab rail, or a powered shower seat) would be more appropriate than the integral handles.
NCL-HMC113.02
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- 285kg SWL Bariatric Capacity with Heavy-Gauge Steel Frame - the Plus Size Shower Chair supports up to 285kg (45 stone), substantially higher than standard shower chairs, using a heavy-gauge steel tube frame that provides the structural rigidity required to carry this load safely without frame flex or joint stress that would compromise the chair's stability during transfers and the showering session; heavy-gauge steel also resists the deformation that can occur in lower-gauge steel at high loads when the chair is repeatedly subjected to near-maximum loads over its service life.
- Perforated Seat for Effective Water Drainage - the shower chair seat is perforated with drainage holes distributed across the seating surface; these holes allow shower water and cleaning products to drain from the seat surface during the shower session rather than pooling on the seat, which would cause the resident's skin to sit in accumulated water for the duration of the session; pooled water on a shower seat contributes to skin maceration at the seated contact zones, which increases pressure injury risk at the ischials and sacrum; the perforated seat also clears more quickly between uses, reducing the cleaning time needed between resident sessions.
- Height Adjustable 483 to 635mm for User and Carer Ergonomics - the 152mm height adjustment range (483-635mm) accommodates the ergonomic requirements of different resident heights and different carer working heights; a lower setting (483mm) suits shorter residents or residents with shorter lower limbs where ground contact is needed at a lower seat height; a higher setting (635mm) suits taller residents and provides a carer with a more comfortable working height for delivery of shower care at the seated level; the integral handles on the seat sides provide the resident with a grip surface for rising from the seat.
- Removable Backrest - 2-in-1 Chair and Stool - NCL-HMC113.02 - the heat-sealed upholstered backrest is removable, converting the chair into a bariatric shower stool when back support is not required or when carer access to the resident's back is needed without removing the resident from the seat; seat dimensions 615 x 440mm; maximum user weight 285kg (45 stone); product code NCL-HMC113.02.